Harderwijk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Gelderland, the Netherlands
About Harderwijk
Harderwijk, like many of the Dutch cities, was founded during medieval times. The city is known to have been fortified with a wall by the end of the 13th century. The century after, the city started expanding southward. During this time the Grote Kerk (Great Church) was constructed as well. A second medieval expansion took place around 1425, this time expanding to the north. The city had its own university since 1648. The most important person to attend this university has beenSwedishbotanist, physician and zoologistCarl Linnaeus. The university, along with the universities ofZutphenandFranekerwere abolished by Napoleon in 1811. Harderwijk, like nearbyElburg, was a member of theHanseatic League. The Southern Sea, not yet disconnected from the sea by theAfsluitdijkand not yet reclaimed by m
Top Attractions in Harderwijk
Explore the best things to see and do in Harderwijk:
- ★Boat rental
- ★Dolfinarium
- ★Grote Kerk
- ★Stadsmuseum Harderwijk
- ★Vischpoort
Where to Eat in Harderwijk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Basiliek
- 🍴Bistro Mama's Vollen Pot
- 🍴Bistro Vischmarkt 49
- 🍴Brasserie de Bank
- 🍴De Admiraal
- 🍴De Dolle Griet
Where to Stay in Harderwijk
- 🏨Allure Lounge and Dinner
- 🏨Best Western Hotel Baars
- 🏨Marktzicht
- 🏨Monopole
- 🏨Van Der Valk Harderwijk
Harderwijk Travel Guide Sections
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